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how to check old voter list 2002

You can usually check the 2002 voter list online now, but the exact method depends on your state and whether you need it for SIR (Special Intensive Revision) or just for personal verification.

1. Fast method via national portal (if available)

For many states, old SIR electoral rolls (2002–2003) are linked from the Election Commission of India’s voter services site.

Steps (general guide):

  1. Open the official voter services site: voters.eci.gov.in (type it exactly in your browser).
  2. Go to the Services or Search section.
  3. Look for an option similar to “Search your name in Last SIR” or “Search in SIR E‑Roll (2002/2003/2005/2006)”.
  4. Choose:

    • Your state , then

    • District , Assembly Constituency , and Final Roll / PDF ; complete the captcha and download the PDF, then check page 2 onward for names.
      OR

    • Search by elector details : fill name, relative’s name, age in 2002/2003, etc., then search.

  5. Once the PDF opens, zoom and search your name or your family member’s name.

This flow is described in recent SIR instructions for checking 2002–2003 rolls on the ECI portal.

2. State CEO sites: direct 2002 links

Many states host the 2002 voter list separately on their Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) websites with direct “SIR 2002” dashboards.

An example master list shows links like:

  • Andaman & Nicobar: ceo.andamannicobar.gov.in/sir2002/
  • Andhra Pradesh: ceoaperolls.ap.gov.in/SIR2002/DistrictDashboard
  • Delhi: ceodelhi.gov.in/ElectoralRoll_2002.aspx
  • Goa: ceogoa.nic.in/.../SIR2002.aspx
  • Gujarat: erms.gujarat.gov.in/.../voterlist2002.aspx

How to use them (pattern):

  1. Search on Google:
    • “2002 voter list + your state name”
    • or “SIR 2002 voter list + your state”.
  2. Open the result that is from the official .gov.in domain of your state CEO.
  3. On the SIR 2002 page, select:
    • District
    • Assembly constituency
    • Part / section, if asked
  4. Download the PDF for that part and search within it for names.

Some YouTube tutorials and blogs compile these all‑India SIR 2002 links in one place; they point to the same official CEO URLs.

3. Mobile‑friendly approach (step‑by‑step idea)

Recent video guides show how to do this entirely on your phone, using the same official links.

Typical mobile process:

  1. Open Chrome (or any browser) on your phone.
  2. Search “2002 voter list + your state + old SIR”.
  3. Tap the official .gov.in result (ECI/CEO).
  4. Switch to desktop site mode in the browser if the page doesn’t load properly on mobile.
  5. Enter:
    • State, district, AC, part number (if known), then captcha.
  6. Download the PDF, open it in your phone’s PDF viewer, and use the search function (magnifying glass icon) to find your or your relative’s name.

Creators repeatedly show this workflow for “2002 voter list any state on mobile” tutorials.

4. If you cannot find 2002 list online

  • Not all states have fully digitised 2002 records; some only have later years online.
  • In that case, guides suggest:
* Visit your **district election office** or local **Electoral Registration Officer (ERO)** and ask specifically for the **2002 electoral roll**.
* Mention if you need it for **SIR verification** , inheritance/legal documentation, or family record tracing; staff are more likely to help.
* In some cases, you may submit an **application/RTI** to see archived rolls.

One blog summarising “3 ways to find name from 2002 voter list” notes that availability varies by state and that physical archives or RTI may be needed when online access isn’t present.

5. Mini FAQ

Q. Is checking the 2002 voter list legal?
Yes, electoral rolls are public documents; they are meant for public verification and election transparency, as explained in educational guides on old electoral rolls.

Q. I only know village name, not part number – what then?
Videos on “gaon ki voter list kaise download kare” show that you can usually pick your village/section name from a dropdown instead of entering a part number, then download that PDF.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.